The Lakers have officially announced! They have waived one player and immediately signed two others! Holiday has become a trade target for the Lakers.

Today, the Lakers officially announced the release of two-way contract center Jamison. After signing on January 15 of this year, Jamison played 22 games for the Lakers, averaging 2.6 points and 2.8 rebounds.

After that, well-known reporter Shams reported that the Lakers will sign two players on two-way contracts, namely center Koloko and shooting guard Chris Mann. Koloko played for the Lakers last season under a two-way contract as well.

Mann is an undrafted player this year, 23 years old, standing at 1.96 meters tall, and graduated from Vanderbilt University. He represented the Warriors in the summer league, known for his defensive abilities, primarily focusing on three-point shooting on the offensive end.

Lakers reporter Trevor Lane stated: “Koloko indeed showcased some highlights during the summer league, and he has been training with the team throughout the offseason. He has been working hard to expand his shooting range, as we saw in the summer league, his willingness to take outside shots has noticeably increased.”

Throughout the summer league, Koloko played 5 games, averaging 17.5 minutes, scoring 7.2 points, 4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.6 blocks, with an average of one three-point attempt per game, hitting 0.2 shots for a shooting percentage of 20%.

Mann played in seven games, averaging 9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. Warriors reporters noted: “The Warriors really liked Mann, and now that he has signed a two-way contract with the Lakers, he seems to be a potentially overlooked gem.”

Currently, the Lakers have one two-way contract player spot remaining, as well as one regular contract player spot. The Lakers' roster is becoming more complete.

With the addition of Smart, the overall strength has slightly increased. Renowned reporter Marc Stein reported: “I’ve heard that Smart has been training consistently this summer, similar to Doncic. Last season, Smart's health was an unavoidable issue, but the Lakers are confident in pursuing him, believing they can see a more robust version of Smart from his 2022 Defensive Player of the Year season.”

Another NBA reporter, Brett Siegel, indicated that Smart's new season salary with the Wizards was originally supposed to be $21.58 million, but he gave up about $7 million to join the Lakers after the buyout. After the buyout, Smart will sign a 2-year, $11 million contract with the Lakers, with a salary of $5.5 million next season and a player option for the 2026-27 season.

Besides Smart, the Lakers seem to be continuing their efforts to strengthen their roster. According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth, multiple sources have revealed that Jrue Holiday could become a potential target for the Lakers. This does not mean that substantial negotiations are taking place, but as the Lakers evaluate options to add reinforcements around James and Doncic, his name continues to circulate within the league, as the Lakers still need more firepower despite signing Smart to bolster their perimeter defense.

If the Trail Blazers explore the trade market for Holiday, the Lakers would be widely viewed as one of the most suitable destinations. Holiday is regarded as a high-level defensive player and a core playmaker, but his trade value is uncertain due to his age and long-term contract. Additionally, another factor is his health status.

Reports suggest that Holiday's trade to the Trail Blazers was delayed due to poor physical examination results, ultimately failing to materialize. According to previous reports, Holiday was traded to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. However, the Celtics ultimately did not receive any draft picks.

The 35-year-old Holiday played 62 games last season, averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. His contract for the 2025-26 season is worth $32.4 million and will run until the 2027-28 season, with a player option worth $37.2 million in the final year.